Adventurer #08: Advertisement: Collaborate and Get Your ZX Spectrum Software

ADVERTISING AND ANNOUNCEMENTS ARE PUBLISHED  
F R E E O F C H A R G E  
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The advertiser is responsible for the accuracy of the advertisement.  

The editorial team of the electronic magazine "ADVENTURER" invites hackers, programmers, artists, and musicians to collaborate on the magazine's release and participate in joint projects.  
Attention readers! The editorial team accepts any developments on any topic related to ZX SPECTRUM. The format for presenting materials is any. That is, you can type an article in any text editor (preferably zx word), or you can write it on paper.  
How to get our magazine directly from the authors?  
1. For those living in the city of Rybinsk, it can be purchased at the flea market across the Volga.  
2. For those from other cities: write to us about which issue of the magazine you want to receive, and if it has already been released, we will send it to you by cash on delivery. And of course, if there is an official distributor in your city, you can purchase the magazine from them.  
3. ANY reader can receive the next issue for FREE by sending materials for any section, or by sending us music or graphics, provided they are published in the magazine.  

IN THE CITY OF RYBINSK  
GAME AND SYSTEM PROGRAMS  
as well as ELECTRONIC PUBLICATIONS  
for ZX-SPECTRUM  
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Every Sunday market across the Volga.  
A guarantee is provided for everything!  
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C o n d o r  S o f t  (Yaroslavl)  
The widest selection of software for 'Spectrum' on 5'25 and 3'5 diskettes! Constant replenishment with new items! Low prices! Quality guarantee! Every Sunday (from 8:00 to 12:00) at the Yaroslavl radio market (Melnichnaya St.).  
Mailing of programs! Cheap!  
Catalog sent free of charge!  

My address: 150062, Yaroslavl,  
Dobrokhotova, 11-58,  
Lebedev Alexey.  
phone: (0852) 35-13-02 Alexey from 15:00 to 22:30.  
and e-mail: sdm@uniyar.ac.ru  

ATTENTION, RESIDENTS OF UKRAINE!  
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I sell, exchange software for ZX SPECTRUM 48/128/512.  
I install (manufacture) KEMPSTON MOUSE.  
NOT EXPENSIVE!  
phone in Kharkov (0572) 670-490 (ask for Igor)  
Address: 310146, Kharkov-146, Ak. Pavlova St. 140 "G", apt. 3 Bondarenko I.L.  

Also, come on Saturday and Sunday to the "Kutuzovsky" radio market.  

The official distributor of the magazine A D V E N T U R E R in the city of Kharkov is Bondarenko I.L.  
phone 670-490  

The official distributor of the magazine A D V E N T U R E R in the city of Yaroslavl is CONDOR SOFT  
phone 35-13-02  
We are looking for an artist, preferably from Yaroslavl or someone with Internet access.  
Contact:  
E-mail: kav@univ.uniyar.ac.ru  
Phone: (0852) 35-13-02 Alexey from 15:00 to 22:30.  
or on Sunday at the radio market, at 'Condor Soft' company.  
P.S. A musician would also be welcome.  

In the city of Kemerovo, the latest software for SPECCY can be purchased from PLAYGEAR company.  
Prices are very low!  
- We will consider any proposals for software exchange and collaboration.  
- We will answer any questions.  
- There is software specifically for SCORPION ZS 256!  

To receive an electronic catalog and detailed information, send a disk to:  
650065, Kemerovo, P.O. Box 3567, Bayanova Daniil Ivanovich  

FIKUS from FLASH Inc.  
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offers for exchange and acquisition about 6000 programs for SPECCY - almost everything that could be found.  
The collection is constantly being updated!  
Catalog sent free of charge.  
Address: 630066, Novosibirsk-66, to the attention of Kovalev Alexey  
Phone: (3832) 47-40-52  
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A T T E N T I O N!  
SECTOR from SERIOUS SPECCY GROUP  
Offers for sale or exchange the latest software for Speccy from the cities of Belarus, Lithuania, Ukraine, Estonia, and Russia. The catalog contains about 5000 programs, updated weekly.  
We invite active groups to collaborate.  
I will try to help answer difficult questions if I know the answers.  
Write to:  
236039 Kaliningrad, P.O. Box 1247, Valyashkin Vadim Georgievich. (4 SECTOR/SERIOUS S.G.)  
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Attention Everyone!!!  
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Phantom FAMILY corp. offers an author disk that includes the best developments of the 96-97 seasons. Among them is the magnificent "Consul Commander", packer "Turbo-LZ", logical game "Rubik's Cube".  
License cost - $30  
One copy - $3  
options are possible....  
428000, Cheboksary, P.O. Box 351  
tel.(83530) 22-1-44 ask for Andrey.  

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│          Hello, frix!                 │  
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│ Strake of Destruction Team has risen  │  
│ from the dead to offer you the follow- │  
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│1. Exchange of software (ye-ye!) on dis-│  
│kettes;                                 │  
│2. Sale of software at unbelievably low │  
│prices and with unbelievably high dis-  │  
│counts;                                 │  
│3. Sale of the following hardware:      │  
│ - Soundrive v1.5+    (50 rubles)      │  
│ - Vicomm2            (60 rubles)      │  
│ - and many others...                   │  
│4. Sale of printed circuit boards:      │  
│ - Soundrive v1.5+    (20 rubles)      │  
│ - Vicomm2            (20 rubles)      │  
│ - maybe some others...                 │  
│5. Joint drinking of alcohol :))        │  
│6. A bunch of schemes for Scorp's upgrades; │  
│7. Other schemes for other computers;    │  
│8. E-e-e... Amiga Rulez!   :))          │  
│9. I will help as much as I can...      │  
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│Notes:                                 │  
│a) Item (1) only for _non_lamers!_     │  
│b) Item (2) for lamers and users.      │  
│c) Items (3),(4) prices include postal  │  
│services. Prepayment 100% or cash on   │  
│delivery (for the latter +10%).        │  
│d) Item (5) is negotiated separately :).│  
│e) Items (6),(7) are free, you only    │  
│cover postal costs.                    │  
│f) Items (8),(9) are the absolute truth.│  
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│For all questions, proposals, and other │  
│thoughts write to:                     │  
│623418, Kamensk-Uralsky, Sverdlovsk    │  
│region, P.O. Box 71. Tokarev I.V.      │  
│Send money there too :)).              │  
│Or call: +8 (34378) 316-73 (Ilya)      │  
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│       Strake's design (C) 1998        │  
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ANNOUNCEMENT:  
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Spectrumists of the city of Gukovo - unite! We would be very happy to meet you! We are waiting for you at:  
Gukovo-1, Karl Marx St., 63-a, apt. 26.  
phone: 92-5-24 (ask for Slava)  

(the phone is a mine phone, so there may be disruptions - it's better to come).  
Group SCG.  
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P.S.: The above-mentioned group SCG will be happy to correspond with other groups that are interested in strategic games and creativity in this field, with the aim of exchanging information.  
We will definitely respond!  
(the address is the same, but with the index 346340)

Contents of the publication: Adventurer #08

• От автора - Shaitan
  Technical details of a new program interface for ZX Spectrum. Discusses improvements and features like scrolling and color change. Provides keyboard and button navigation instructions.
• От автора
  Introduction by the author and editorial team details.
• Presentation
  The article presents a software installer for creating autorun disks and introduces a new adventure game created with QUILL by Dr. Laser.
• Presentation of TRICK Software
  The article presents TRICK, a new software for program protection developed by Eternity Industry, and discusses its beta and commercial versions. The author, Alexander Kalinin (aka Paracels/EI), addresses previous shortcomings in the software and emphasizes its improved interface. It includes purchase details for the software and invites readers to request it.
• Presentation
  The article provides a detailed user manual for HELP_Z80, a free utility for ZX Spectrum that serves as an electronic guide for Z80 microprocessor commands. It outlines how to load and use the software, including command explanations, search functions, and integration with assemblers. Additionally, it includes memory distribution, operational features, and references for further reading.
• Interface
  The article discusses reader feedback on the magazine's interface, addressing concerns about pricing and software trends in the ZX Spectrum community. It features a letter from a reader expressing thoughts on game pricing and the declining number of users on the platform. Additionally, there are discussions on software developments and user engagement.
• Interface
  The article shares the author's experiences after purchasing an Amiga, comparing it with a PC, and discussing its usability for games, graphics, and music, while noting some software limitations.
• Interface
  The article discusses user support issues faced by hardware manufacturers SCORPION and NEMO for ZX Spectrum devices. It critiques SCORPION for poor customer service despite being a market leader, while praising NEMO for responsive support. The author expresses concerns about the overall market direction for ZX Spectrum hardware.
• Interface
  Article discusses the future of the Spectrum platform, addressing user demographics, software production challenges, and hardware evolution possibilities.
• Interface
  Article discusses the frustrations of a Speccy user regarding hardware issues, the challenges of modern computing, and the dedication to maintaining the Speccy platform.
• Interface
  Статья рассматривает жизнь и судьбы пользователей ZX Spectrum, включая личные воспоминания автора о друзьях и их взаимодействии с компьютерами.
• System
  The article reviews various software for ZX Spectrum, including text editors, audio players, and graphic utilities. It provides independent opinions on their features and usability, highlighting both strengths and weaknesses. The piece emphasizes the evolution and improvement of software tools available for this classic platform.
• Overview of Games
  Overview of notable games for ZX Spectrum, highlighting their graphics, sound, and gameplay mechanics. Each entry includes a brief summary and rating. Recommended for fans of retro gaming.
• Review of Demos
  The article reviews demo versions of various games, highlighting their potential and unique features. It emphasizes the scarcity of such releases in the market and evaluates the quality and gameplay mechanics of selected titles. The author shares insights into the progress and expectations for future full versions of these games.
• Guests
  The article discusses the formation and activities of the Eternity Industry group, its members, projects, and future plans for releases and competitions.
• Гости - Dr. John
  An interview with Felix from Virtual Brothers discusses his transition from ZX Spectrum to PC, development of the game 'Winnie the Pooh', and future plans.
• Guests
  Interview with the musicians Mарат and Демон from the band 'Disgust', discussing their musical evolution, influences, and perspectives on life and creativity.
• Promotion
  The article provides a detailed manual for the game 'ENCYCLOPEDIA of WAR', explaining army selection, unit types, and battle mechanics.
• Promotion
  The article provides a walkthrough for the game, detailing necessary items and strategies for progressing through various challenges, including dealing with dinosaurs and navigating villages.
• Promotion
  Статья представляет собой обзор arcade adventure игры 'ELOPEMENT' от Omega HG, выделяя ее особенности и советы по прохождению.
• Promotion
  Статья описывает текстовую адвентюру 'Остров тьмы' на QUILL, предлагая советы для игроков. Упоминаются механики и персонажи, включая загадки и взаимодействия. В конце представлена карта острова.
• Promotion of 'Knightmare'
  The article describes the game 'Knightmare', detailing its commands, gameplay mechanics, and initial quests. Players control a knight who must interact with characters and solve puzzles to progress. It serves as a manual for navigating the game's environment and objectives.
• Experience Exchange
  The article critiques the adventure game 'Island of Darkness' by Paul Moskow, highlighting its illogical design, lack of detailed item descriptions, and absence of helpful hints for players.
• Experience Exchange
  The article provides a detailed manual for enhancing the ZX ASM 3.0 assembler, introducing debugging features and functionalities for better program execution control on ZX Spectrum.
• Experience Exchange
  The article describes a phenomenon observed with the ZX Spectrum video controller, where switching between two screens can create unexpected visual artifacts. It outlines a specific program that demonstrates this effect through rapid screen toggling. The author discusses the implications and potential applications of this behavior.
• Обмен опытом - Иван Рощин
  The article is a programming guide on porting the 'iris.ss' screen saver effect from Dos Navigator to ZX Spectrum, including source code and modification tips.
• Обмен опытом - Иван Рощин
  Description of the OPEN_W procedure to create window borders. Includes details on customization of symbols and dimensions. Utilizes PRSYM for symbol printing.
• Обмен опытом - Maximum
  Introduction to long integer operations for game development on ZX Spectrum, including addition, subtraction, and conversion to ASCII.
• Experience Exchange
  The article discusses the customization of the ART STUDIO graphic editor by creating additional modules that enhance its functionality, including features like music playback and cursor coordinates display.
• Experience Exchange
  The article describes a program developed to improve the visual quality of a pixel-by-pixel moving attribute message on ZX Spectrum. It provides details on the implementation, including the use of data arrays for motion trajectory and image rendering. The program includes comments for easier understanding and can be modified for different effects.
• Оттяг
  The article features humorous sketches and commentary on various aspects of life and technology, including anecdotes about a fictional character's experience with a Pentium processor.
• Pharmacist Test
  The article presents humorous tests designed to identify whether someone is a real pharmacist or a fraud, featuring situational questions and scoring to gauge knowledge of pharmacy.
• Oddities and Self-Reflection in 'Оттяг'
  The article 'Оттяг' presents a humorous and critical self-reflection of the author, exploring various life experiences and quirks that highlight his unusual personality traits.
• Humorous Quiz: Assess Your Sense of Humor
  The article presents a humorous quiz to assess one's sense of humor and sexual attitudes through various situational questions, revealing absurd and comedic perspectives.
• Student Types Quiz
  The article presents a humorous quiz to determine what kind of student you are, ranging from a party animal to a diligent scholar. It features a series of questions regarding typical student activities and responses. The results categorize students based on their score, from carefree to nerdy.
• How to Properly Torture Windows 95 - Maximum
  Статья описывает иронический подход к установке и эксплуатации операционной системы Windows 95, включая способы ее 'мучения' и троллинга. В тексте используются гиперболизированные примеры взаимодействия с ОС для создания комичного эффекта. Это развлекательный материал с элементами юмора.
• Ottyag
  The article is a humorous narrative featuring Winnie the Pooh and his friends returning to the Hundred Acre Wood, where their carefree life turns chaotic. It describes their antics, including drinking and misadventures, as they reunite and encounter various challenges. The story showcases the characters' personalities and interactions in a comedic light.
• Novella
  The article describes a humorous novella featuring Corporal Johnlan recounting his first military mission and his interactions with a young grandchild over beers.
• Novella
  Novella recounts an adventurous escape from a Glot base using a vintage spacecraft, highlighting the protagonist's encounters and clever maneuvers.
• Novella
  The article describes a whimsical story about two hedgehogs, Pukhly and Zaraza, who, after a strange event, develop wings and must navigate their new reality. The story blends fantasy and humor as the characters face unexpected changes and challenges. This is a novella showcasing imaginative storytelling.
• News
  The article discusses recent updates from Rybninsk related to the FunTop party, detailing contributions from various individuals and teams for the 'Adventurer' magazine and demo competitions.
• News
  Статья сообщает о событиях в сообществе Спектрумистов Ярославля, включая информацию о разработчиках программного обеспечения и их текущих проектах.
• Advertisement
  The article is a collection of advertisements and announcements related to ZX Spectrum, inviting collaboration from programmers, artists, and musicians, and detailing how to acquire the journal and software.